Software Developer

Signature Rail solutions are in operational use with railways across the globe. We can provide both individual modules or fully integrated enterprise solutions which, combined with our wealth of rail knowledge and expertise, can positively transform and support your business goals. Our systems manage all aspects of timetable planning, operations, employee schedules, complex pay rules, and short-term disruptions; and automates many frequently performed tasks, allowing users to complete their work more efficiently and to a higher quality standard. Our modules provide perfect solutions to your operational challenges backed up with excellent customer support.

A Software Developer is required to work on technical design and programming for large projects to implement rail operations planning and management for train operating companies. The project will involve adapting existing products to meet the requirements of new and existing customers. The company operates a hybrid working approach, employees mainly work remotely but must be willing to attend the physical office as and when required.

Skills Required:

• A good working knowledge of MS VB.NET (C# would be advantageous) and the Visual Studio IDE are essential, we are currently using 2019 - 2022.
• Experience of working with code configuration management tools.
• Experience with RDBMS and SQL is a requirement and Oracle awareness would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with the MS Windows operating system and MS Office tools is required.
• Experience of working in a team and with an agile methodology is required.
• The candidate should be experienced in writing internal technical documentation (e.g., technical specifications TDS).

Key responsibilities:

• Write and maintain source code.
• Developer/Unit testing.
• Production support.
• Ensure that the development status of requirements and observations are maintained in the fault management and requirement management tool(s).
• Requirements analysis.
• Software design.
• TDS Production.
• Work unsupervised.
• Provide estimates for development tasks.

In addition, expected to:

• Work closely with the Lead Developers.
• Work closely with the Project Management department.
• Follow and contribute to the Signature Rail software development procedures.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent (preferably Computer Science or Information Systems) or software development / programming certifications.
• Candidates must be willing to travel internationally very occasionally, be capable of interacting well with colleagues and customers throughout the software lifecycle and be accustomed to working to quality procedures and meeting strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of the rail industry would be an advantage.

In return we will offer a competitive salary of up to £55k (DOE) along with a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, private medical care, private pension scheme, Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance and income protection, a great holiday package including a buy and sell scheme, as well as many initiatives to support a healthy lifestyle.

Signature Rail is an equal opportunity employer, we recruit, hire, train, promote and provide all other privileges of employment to qualified people without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, ethnicity, familial status, religion, sexual orientation or any other classification for which discrimination is prohibited.